怎样体现美国文化及价值观
1-----You can't argue with successThough you may tell someone they are doing something in a wrong way, you
have to stop criticizing them if their method works。
2-----Nothing succeeds like success
Like money in a savings account, success seems to compound itself. Aperson
who has a small success expects it to be followed by a biggerone。
3-----The end justifies the means
It doesnot matter how you succeed. Any method is all right if it works
foryou. This proverb is not always accepted. Often one hears the opposite," the
end doesn't justifies the means."
4-----If you can't beat them, join them
If you cannot compete successfully with a person or a group, stopcompeting
and go join them. Then you can share in their success。
5-----Always a day late and a dollar short
A criticism of a person who never succeeds. The failures may not bedrastic
but the pattern of small failures is annoying to others,especially in two areas
that Americans value as highly as time andmoney。
6-----One thing at a time
Concentration leads to success. The person who tires to do too many things
at once may fail at all of them。
7-----We'll cross that bridge when we come to it
We will not discuss or worry about a future problem. If and when the
problem becomes urgent, we will deal with it。
8-----Don't put the cart before the horse
Do things in a sensible order. For example, do something to impressyour
boss before you ask for a raise in pay. Don't ask for the raisefirst。
9-----All's fair in love and war
Do nottrust a rival or an enemy at all. His or her desire to succeed
willoverrule everything else. Such a people may lie, cheat, attack or domany
other things far more terrible than he or she would normally do。
10-----When in Rome do as the romans do
Flexibility leads to success in unfamiliar circumstances. People maychanges
their normal way of doing things in order to fit in better withthose they are
visiting。
11------Easy does it
Some things require gentleness for success. One should not push too hard.
Force may cause damage
12-----The bigger they are, the harder they fall
Do not be discouraged by the size of your problem or the fame of
yourcompetitor. (the saying is traced to a boxer preparing to fight anopponent
much larger than he was。)
13-----All is well that ends well
If we can come to a successful conclusion, let us forget about the pain and
mistakes along the way。
14-----Go for it
Go ahead and try to achieve your goal. Don't worry about failing.Similar to
this proverb--God provides food to every bird, but he won'tcast to its nest, you
got to earn it。
15-----Every little bit helps
If someone apologizes for giving only a small gift, the recipient
mayencourage the giver by quoting this proverb. This is especially true ifthere
is a huge job to do or a huge amount of money to be raised frommany people。
16-----Look before you leap
Don't jump into a situation carelessly. You may land in difficulty。
17-----All that glitters is not gold
Do not be fooled by worthless things that seem valuable or look
attractive。
"Fool's gold " is the popular name for a kind of stone that glitters like
gold but contains no gold at all。
18------Curiosity killed the cat
Do not ask too many questions or become too curious about things. Youmay
get yourself into trouble like a cat that does not see the dangerin a new
situation。
19-----Don't put all your eggs in one basket
Do not risk everything in one place or on one project. Divide yoursources
that one failure will not ruin you. Similar to thisproverb---Do not use both
feet to test the depth of the river。
20-----Don't bite off more than you can chew
Do not attempt something too large for you to handle。
21-----Too good to be ture
This is often used to warn about advertising. An offer looks good but turns
out to be misleading。
22-----Flattery will get you nowhere
If flattery (insincere praise) is recognized, it will not succeed.
Onesometimes hears the opposite, Flattery will get you everywhere。
23-----There is no such thing as a free lunch
If someone you do not know offers you a free lunch or other gift,watch out.
The gift may be a method of getting something from you。
24------Pride goes before a fall
Do not be over-confident and careless. Your circumstances may changequickly
and the emptiness of your bragging will be exposed。
25------Better safe than sorry
It is better not to take a risk than to take a risk foolishly。
26-----Winning isn't everything
One may enjoy the process of playing a game whether one wins or not.This
traditional proverb is now often heard in the opposite form,Winning isn't
everything. It's the only thing!
27------Time will tell
Wait and see how something will work out. Don't trust a person or thing too
much right now。
28-----The burned child shuns fire
Some of life's lessons are learned the hard way. The person who hashad to
pay for a mistake will be careful not to make that mistake again。
29-----There are other fish in the sea
There are opportunities! For example, this may be used to encouragesomeone
who has just broken off a relationship with a sweetheart。
30-----Don't count your chickens before they are hatched
Do not become too confident of success before you can see that progress is
happening。
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